Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KIM, TAE K

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2453 2492 2496

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tae K Kim, in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2453, has 671 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 74.7, and the median days to allowance is 1292. These metrics indicate the chance of success and the pendency. The 1292-day median is a benchmark for practitioners to consider when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift is 5.1, showing a positive impact from direct engagement. This lift adds to the 74.7 baseline allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are a tool for applicants. Given the 671 resolved cases, the 1292-day median timeline is a factor for applicants to manage. By utilizing the 5.1 lift, practitioners can gain a strategic advantage, but they should also focus on the strength of their written responses to navigate the prosecution process effectively. The data provides a clear look at the examiner's behavior.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

74.7%
Allow Rate
+16.7% vs TC avg
698
Total Applications
+5.1%
Interview Lift
1292
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 671 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.8%
§102 Novelty
41.3%
§103 Obviousness
15.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18274498 DEVICE IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM Final Rejection BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18984730 ENHANCED SECURITY KEYS FOR WI-FI ASSOCIATION FRAMES Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18930695 SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOTAL STORAGE ENCRYPTION Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18452119 METHODS FOR RECOVERING A DEVICE, APP AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE DEVICE Final Rejection ASSA ABLOY AB
17948824 VOICE CALL IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION BASED ON APPLICATION USAGE Non-Final OA Red Hat, Inc.

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